Friday, November 30, 2018

I have met so many wonderful people through my art journey, one of them being Martha. For her birthday, she buys a present for herself--a painting of mine, and I couldn't feel more honored. This year she specifically requested the oak leaf vase made by Milwaukee artist Jean Wells Smaglik (https://www.jeansclaystudio.com/) filled with flowers other than sunflowers, which she already has. I was happy to oblige. When she sends a compliment on my work, my day is complete!

Monday, November 26, 2018

I grew onions in my garden this summer, a first for me. I didn't know what to expect when I planted the scrawny little things in the garden as there was no tag to indicate what kind of onions they would become. You need patience when growing onions, I realize now. Late this Fall, I dug up those that remained and kept them in my studio, configuring countless ways to paint them. The little buggers do not sit still very long, and with time and no real purpose yet, they began to sprout.

I painted these from life and it came very quickly, probably because I had studied them for so darn long.

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

This set up was one day's picking of tomatoes from my rooftop garden. I enjoyed painting them almost as much as I enjoyed eating them. Nothing fancy, just a tomato fresh from the vine with salt. A tomato sandwich on pita if I'm really hungry.

About Me

I define myself as an artist because it is such an important part of who I am and how I see the world. I live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the winters are long, spring is practically non-existent, summers are unpredictable, and autumn is vibrantly beautiful. I also spend a lot of time in Chicago, a great city. Both locations provide me with a treasure trove of subject matter to paint.
My inspiration comes from the world around me in the constant and ever-changing beauty and curiosities of nature, as well as from the details, textures, and patterns we see in everyday life. I am often compelled to paint from photographs I have taken near and far that capture a particular feeling inside of me, or a snippet of everyday life.